SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,388 km
4,591 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
7,388 km
4,591 mi / 3,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO YGZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code SJO YGZ
ICAO Code MROC CYGZ
City San Jose Grise Fiord
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 3,021 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 76.430000, -82.910000

San Jose (SJO) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 7,388 kilometers (4,591 miles / 3,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in San Jose, it's 06:41 in Grise Fiord.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,875 feet between the two airports. Grise Fiord Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.